High End Components - How long do they last?

The holy grail of guitar amplifiers, to a lot of folks, is a '59 bassman. Probably have to do a cap replacement once in a while but there aint no reason for em to ever die if the design is sound.

I still have some stuff from Levinson, the man (X-over) and a Threshold Stasis II, when Pass still owned the company. Both units are from the seventies and still in use. I once inadvertedly dropped the amp about 10 feet down and since it's built like a tank, it survived it. The X-ver needed a minor repair once in its power supply. I also have a couple of Quads 64, they however gave a bit more trouble through the years. Cheers,

I have some Bozak speakers with internal amplifiers that are 25 years old. I refurbished the cabinets but have done nothing inside which is rare because the cones usually disintegrate.

Until you read a review of something that supposedly sounds better.

Mes, love your sense of humour! It was the highest of ends I got to so far. How're you doing?? Music coming back to life? Drop me a line, if you like! Regards, Detlof